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Obama leads McCain by 10 points: Wash Post/ABC poll

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2008 (Reuters) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is leading his Republican rival John McCain 53 percent to 43 percent among likely voters, according to a Washington Post-ABC News opinion poll released on Monday. ...  > full story
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Obama goes door-to-door to drum up votes in Ohio

HOLLAND, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama walked door-to-door in a working class Ohio neighborhood on Sunday, urging committed Democrats to vote for him and trying to win over wavering independents. ...  > full story
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Veteran sportscaster-actor Gil Stratton dead at 86

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Veteran U.S. actor and legendary sportscaster Gil Stratton, remembered for his signature line, "Hi folks, time to call 'em as I see 'em," and for roles in such movies as "Stalag 17" and "The Wild One," has died at age 86. ...  > full story
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Israel's Livni set for key coalition deal: report

JERUSALEM, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Israel's Kadima and Labour parties are close to a deal on a coalition government led by Tzipi Livni, a move that sets her on course to form a new centrist administration, Army Radio said on Sunday. ...  > full story
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Wells Fargo wins Fed approval on Wachovia bid

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — The Federal Reserve on Sunday gave its stamp of approval to the takeover of Wachovia Corp by Wells Fargo & Co of San Francisco, which had battled New York-based Citigroup for ownership of the wounded bank. ...  > full story
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Democrats call for massive U.S. economic stimulus plan

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — The United States needs a new economic stimulus plan that pumps billions of dollars into infrastructure projects and budget relief for cash-strapped state and local governments, Democratic lawmakers said on Sunday. ...  > full story
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HBOS says takeover by Lloyds TSB still on

LONDON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Britain's biggest mortgage provider HBOS Plc said the takeover of the bank by Lloyds TSB remained on, rejecting a report on Sunday that the deal had collapsed. ...  > full story
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Lloyds and HBOS takeover deal collapses: report

LONDON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Britain's Lloyds TSB negotiations to take over banking sector peer HBOS have collapsed, Sky TV reported on Sunday. ...  > full story
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Step-on scanner lets air passengers keep shoes on

LOD, Israel, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Israel has introduced a step-on scanner that spares airline travelers the nuisance of having to remove their shoes so they can be X-rayed for hidden weapons, though the new device cannot yet sniff out explosives. ...  > full story
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AIDS vaccine focus shifts after disappointments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — A global AIDS vaccine conference this week will seek fresh strategies against the HIV virus, with experts weighing the value of basic laboratory research against large-scale human clinical trials after a string of disappointments. ...  > full story
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Japan voters want economic steps before election: poll

TOKYO, Oct. 13, 2008 (Reuters) — Japanese voters want the government to prioritize economic steps instead of focusing on an early election, a media survey showed Monday, the latest sign that Prime Minister Taro Aso may delay calling a general election. ...  > full story

China milk scandal companies apologize

BEIJING, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Three Chinese dairy companies have publicly apologized for their involvement in a toxic milk scandal that has killed at least four children and led to Chinese-made products pulled from shelves around the world. ...  > full story

Iraq says time for British troops to go: report

LONDON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki was quoted on Monday as saying it was time for British combat forces to leave the south of the country because they were no longer needed to maintain security and control. ...  > full story

WITNESS: Life in Mexico's deadliest drug war city

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — My neighbor has been kidnapped and my six-year-old daughter witnessed an armed robbery at the local store. A friend was almost killed by a stray bullet in a gun battle at a set of traffic lights. ...  > full story

Politics

Obama leads McCain by 10 points: Wash Post/ABC poll

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2008 (Reuters) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is leading his Republican rival John McCain 53 percent to 43 percent among likely voters, according to a Washington Post-ABC News opinion poll released on Monday. ...  > full story

Democrats call for massive U.S. economic stimulus plan

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — The United States needs a new economic stimulus plan that pumps billions of dollars into infrastructure projects and budget relief for cash-strapped state and local governments, Democratic lawmakers said on Sunday. ...  > full story

Obama goes door-to-door to drum up votes in Ohio

HOLLAND, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama walked door-to-door in a working class Ohio neighborhood on Sunday, urging committed Democrats to vote for him and trying to win over wavering independents. ...  > full story

McCain set for makeup appearance on Letterman show

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — He may be trailing his Democratic rival in the polls, but it looks like Republican U.S. presidential nominee John McCain is headed for a rapprochement with late-night TV comedian David Letterman. ...  > full story

Business

Ford friction led to Leclair's exit: report

, Oct. 13, 2008 (Reuters) — The retirement of Ford Motor Co's chief financial officer last week came after increasing friction between him and other senior executives, The Wall Street Journal said citing people familiar with the matter. ...  > full story

Boeing, Union held talks with Federal mediator: report

, Oct. 13, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. aircraft maker Boeing Co and its striking machinists union held talks over the weekend with the assistance of a federal mediator, The Wall Street Journal said. ...  > full story

Beyond merger talks, GM eyes federal funds

DETROIT/WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — What's good for General Motors Corp is good for the country. ...  > full story

Europe bank rescue plan brings hope

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Chaotic financial markets may react positively this week to a long-sought coordinated response by world leaders to a financial tsunami threatening to wipe out the global banking sector. ...  > full story

Science

Two more genes linked to common skin cancer

LONDON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Scientists have found two new genetic variations that appear to increase the risk of the most common skin cancer among people of European descent. ...  > full story

Researchers find easier way to make stem cells

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Researchers trying to find ways to transform ordinary skin cells into powerful stem cells said on Sunday they found a shortcut by "sprinkling" a chemical onto the cells. ...  > full story

AIDS vaccine focus shifts after disappointments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — A global AIDS vaccine conference this week will seek fresh strategies against the HIV virus, with experts weighing the value of basic laboratory research against large-scale human clinical trials after a string of disappointments. ...  > full story

Scientists sequence giant panda's genome: report

SHANGHAI, Oct. 11, 2008 (Reuters) — Scientists have sequenced the genome of the giant panda, an achievement which may aid efforts to protect the endangered species, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday. ...  > full story

Entertainment

Bollywood's Bachchan to leave hospital in few days

MUMBAI, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Leading Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan will be discharged in a few days from a Mumbai hospital where he was admitted after complaints of abdominal pain, a hospital official said Sunday. ...  > full story

Lisa Marie Presley delivers twins: report

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2008 (Reuters) — Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley's only child, gave birth to twin baby girls on October 7, celebrity news TV show "Entertainment Tonight" said on its website on Saturday. ...  > full story

Jolie breast-feeding photo: triumph or trouble?

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2008 (Reuters) — A magazine cover photo of Angelina Jolie breast-feeding one of her newborn twins may have turned the superstar actress into a role model for new mothers. ...  > full story

Beastie Boys draft stars for "Vote" tour

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2008 (Billboard) — The Beastie Boys have drafted Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson and Ben Harper to join them on the Get Out and Vote tour, which will begin October 28 in Richmond, Va. Shows are also set for November 1 in St. Paul, Minn., and November 2 in Milwaukee. ...  > full story

Sports

Dodgers cut Phillies lead in NLCS

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2008 (Reuters) — The Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs in the first inning to set up a 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, trimming the Phillies' best-of-seven National League Championship Series lead to 2-1. ...  > full story

Penner's late strike gives Oilers opening win

EDMONTON, Oct. 13, 2008 (Reuters) — Dustin Penner scored with 5.4 seconds remaining to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in their season-opener on Sunday. ...  > full story

Veteran sportscaster-actor Gil Stratton dead at 86

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Veteran U.S. actor and legendary sportscaster Gil Stratton, remembered for his signature line, "Hi folks, time to call 'em as I see 'em," and for roles in such movies as "Stalag 17" and "The Wild One," has died at age 86. ...  > full story

Johnson wins Texas Open by two strokes

HOUSTON, Oct. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — Former Masters champion Zach Johnson birdied the last hole to complete a final round of 64 and win the Texas Open by two strokes on Sunday. ...  > full story
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